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    Benihana - Milwaukee

    2.3 (206 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BENIHANA - MILWAUKEE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Lychee Blossom Martini
    Kelly F.

    Drinks are great. Espresso martini made with real espresso is 10/10. Food is 8/10 for sure. This place is a good time sally.

    The ice cream is definitely store bought, likely Sysco or Kroger brand.
    Warren D.

    Date of visit: November 2, 2024 After forgetting about the gift card we received for our wedding almost 2.5 years ago, we took advantage of an evening downtown with a couple friends to use the gift card and get an extra little show with our dinner. Alyssa was our server and unfortunately I wasn't able to catch our chef's name, but he was very good at what he did; between explaining what everything was and the flashes of hand work, we were entertained while our food was prepared. We shared our table with another party and they gave us a decent amount of space so we didn't feel as though we were bumping elbows with strangers, and I appreciated that. All of the food was quite good, from my teriyaki steak and shrimp to the opening salvos of soup and salad. The sauces that were served with the meal were also good; I can't quite explain the Yummy Yummy sauce, but I know that I do think it's yummy! Really the only faux pas here was the pacing was a bit off. By the time I received my shrimp, the steak was cold and I wish I had been advised of this and I would have just treated them as though they were different courses and enjoyed them separately.

    Khalid working his magic!

    Got the seafood noodles and steak. Food was great. Khalid was amazing. Best show I've seen in a while!

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    Monica S.

    My Visit: I dined at this location with my husband. We made reservations via the Open Table app. Prior to arrival we noticed that we were running a few minutes behind so we called and asked if we'd still be able to dine-in and were kindly informed that we would still be able to eat. When we arrived, we walked up the stairs to the dining area and were immediately seated at a hibachi grill with a party of 3 whom had been waiting. The waitress served the waters, salads, and miso soups right away. She immediately followed with taking our orders. Food: My husband and I both ordered hibachi chicken and shrimp with fried rice. The food was good, and they offer yum-yum sauce (important to me because I've been to a hibachi spot that did not have yum yum sauce). Service: S for satisfied. I wouldn't rave about the service, but I wouldn't say that it was awful either. Pros: allowed my husband and I to still dine-in after arriving 8 mins late, immediate and efficient serving, no problem with redeeming birthday gift certificate. Cons: Felt a bit rushed. While everyone at our hibachi grill was boxing up left overs, the employees turned the lights off on us. In their defense, the restaurant had just closed. Value: $$ We spent at least $120 for two on our visit and that includes a $30 birthday gift certificate. However; we each had an alcoholic beverage as well. **birthday gift certificate: I have noticed that a lot of people have negative reviews of this location due to the redemption process of the birthday gift certificate. It is important to print the certificate when you receive it, check its expiration date, and read their policies. I believe it must be printed, redeemed at dinner time, and you could be asked to see I.D. Can't remember all the policies but just review them so there is no issue, if you have one. Ambiance: location could use a deep clean, especially the carpeting. Location: 850 N Plankinton Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 Phone: (414) 270-0890

    Marian Q.

    Is there any other place to go downtown to get hibachi? Maybe, but Benihana is the spot to go to if you have a large group and want to get hibachi and you're downtown. Parking stinks, but it's not their fault. The folks are super nice, from the host to the servers, and the person making the food. It's definitely an experience and I would definitely recommend if you're looking for a good ole time.

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    Emily W.

    Honestly I'm glad I didn't check the reviews before I went here. The outside is a little off putting because it's an old building that doesn't look like it's been updated. We went for downtown restaurant week because they had a deal and we love hibachi. We made a reservation and we're sat immediately. Our waitress was quick and got our drinks in a timely manner. I really liked our chef as well. He didn't talk a lot but he definitely would if someone started to strike up a conversation so he was able to adapt to different crowds. This was some of the best tasting hibachi I've had. It was super flavorful. I do wish the vegetable portion was bigger but overall I enjoyed my meal.

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    From the moment we arrived we were greeted and treated with great attention. The food was great and our server (Belinda) was on it!

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    The food is the food you expect here, but Not the best example of this franchise. Service and chef fair

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    Great service at a hibachi style restaurant when they cook the food right in front of you. Awesome experience!

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    Aliyah, Thank you for leaving us positive feedback, come back soon!

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    I visited with my cousin, cousin-in-law and BF to celebrate her birthday. We got a 5:15 reservation…read moreon a Tuesday. The greeting from the hostess was warm and friendly; she is an asset and really makes you feel welcome. Once we were seated and finally finished our struggle with what to order, we got our drinks. I had to go with the One Night in Bangkok again because it's just a really nuanced and complex mix of tangy, spicy and a hint of sweet. The smoke show also is impressive. My cousin tried the Berry-cation from the summer menu and it was perfect for her - very fresh and a little sweeter. Cousin-in-law got the Thai Goddess, with tomato, and it was very interesting - not quite fruity and not overly vegetal - very cool. Our food was amazing. The first several minutes were just a series of different people saying "Oh my God" as we tried different things. There was no weak dish. We enjoyed a good mix of seafood and meat dishes, that included Golden Fungi, Phuket Jor Pu, Namya Pu, Kurobuta Pork in Panang Curry Sauce, Hung Lay Short Ribs, the Samurai Signature Set, Kinnic Crisp Shell, Nam Prik Aon, Waygu A Rockfire, Mango Sticky Rice and a complementary birthday Yuzu Cheesecake. This restaurant has a way of really creating a special experience and hits on all the important points. Stunning,

    Another fabulous dinner! The ambiance is fantastic here. We did check out the upstairs terrace area…read moreand while it was nice and bright, it was a different vibe from the interior. We started with the Harajuku Rolls which had nice flavor. There were a few that tasted quite fishy. The crab Rangoon was delicious! For mains, we share Pad Thai and Pad Kee Mao both good portions and with the starters was enough food for 3, we even had leftovers. The Pad Thai was good but did not have a ton of chicken. The Pad Kee Mao was a bit spicy again and some beef pieces were a bit chewy. Downside was we got a weird table by the host stand right by the patio door, there was a lot of staff traffic and also a draft from the front door opening and customers waiting right by our table to be seated. The server was a bit interesting, not super helpful with the menu and did not check on us after plates came out.

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